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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 561.79 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 561.79 and 266.19 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 561.79 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/561.79 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 561.79 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 149,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,541.55/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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