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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.88, 561.16 and 342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.88, 561.16 and 342.98 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.88 : 561.16 = 342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.88/561.16 = 342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.88x = 561.16 × 342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.88x = 192,467.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,467.20/374.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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