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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.86, 517.38 and 235

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.86, 517.38 and 235 is: 324.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.86 : 517.38 = 235 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.86/517.38 = 235/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.86x = 517.38 × 235
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.86x = 121,584.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,584.30/374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.35

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