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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.91, 561.47 and 344.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.91, 561.47 and 344.13 is: 515.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.91 : 561.47 = 344.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.91/561.47 = 344.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.91x = 561.47 × 344.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.91x = 193,216.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,216.95/374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.37

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