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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.91, 561.84 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.91, 561.84 and 323.20 is: 484.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.91 : 561.84 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.91/561.84 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.91x = 561.84 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.91x = 181,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,586.69/374.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.35

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