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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.83, 561.92 and 265.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.83, 561.92 and 265.18 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.83 : 561.92 = 265.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.83/561.92 = 265.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.83x = 561.92 × 265.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.83x = 149,009.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,009.95/374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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