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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.98, 561.49 and 301.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.98, 561.49 and 301.47 is: 451.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.98 : 561.49 = 301.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.98/561.49 = 301.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.98x = 561.49 × 301.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.98x = 169,270.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,270.23/374.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.41

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