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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.98, 517.13 and 336.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.98, 517.13 and 336.25 is: 463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.98 : 517.13 = 336.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.98/517.13 = 336.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.98x = 517.13 × 336.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.98x = 173,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,887.08/374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.72

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