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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.92, 562.40 and 317.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.92, 562.40 and 317.68 is: 476.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.92 : 562.40 = 317.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.92/562.40 = 317.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.92x = 562.40 × 317.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.92x = 178,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,663.23/374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.54

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