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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 517.02 and 235.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 517.02 and 235.08 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 517.02 = 235.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/517.02 = 235.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 517.02 × 235.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 121,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,541.06/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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