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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.96, 561.88 and 272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.96, 561.88 and 272.44 is: 408.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.96 : 561.88 = 272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.96/561.88 = 272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.96x = 561.88 × 272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.96x = 153,078.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,078.59/374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.25

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