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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.78, 561.63 and 266.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.78, 561.63 and 266.78 is: 399.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.78 : 561.63 = 266.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.78/561.63 = 266.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.78x = 561.63 × 266.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.78x = 149,831.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,831.65/374.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.79

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