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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 561.69 and 283.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 561.69 and 283.21 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 561.69 = 283.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/561.69 = 283.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 561.69 × 283.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 159,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,076.22/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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