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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 561.20 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 561.20 and 264.51 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 561.20 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/561.20 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 561.20 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 148,443.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,443.53/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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