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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.96, 561.88 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.96, 561.88 and 306.96 is: 459.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.96 : 561.88 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.96/561.88 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.96x = 561.88 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.96x = 172,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,474.68/374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.98

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