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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.74, 563.61 and 307.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.74, 563.61 and 307.40 is: 461.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.74 : 563.61 = 307.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.74/563.61 = 307.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.74x = 563.61 × 307.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.74x = 173,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,250.32/375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.09

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