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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.89, 562.86 and 259.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.89, 562.86 and 259.05 is: 388.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.89 : 562.86 = 259.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.89/562.86 = 259.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.89x = 562.86 × 259.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.89x = 145,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,808.88/374.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.94

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