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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 561.46 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 561.46 and 235.34 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 561.46 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/561.46 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 561.46 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 132,134.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,134.00/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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