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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.90, 517.40 and 235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.90, 517.40 and 235.13 is: 324.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.90 : 517.40 = 235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.90/517.40 = 235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.90x = 517.40 × 235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.90x = 121,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,653.38/374.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.50

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