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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.53, 548.67 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.53, 548.67 and 374.10 is: 516.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.53 : 548.67 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.53/548.67 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.53x = 548.67 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.53x = 205,257.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,257.45/397.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.33

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