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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.86, 561.26 and 283.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.86, 561.26 and 283.28 is: 424.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.86 : 561.26 = 283.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.86/561.26 = 283.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.86x = 561.26 × 283.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.86x = 158,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,993.73/374.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.14

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