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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.46, 755.66 and 374.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.46, 755.66 and 374.60 is: 561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.46 : 755.66 = 374.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.46/755.66 = 374.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.46x = 755.66 × 374.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.46x = 283,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,070.24/504.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.14

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