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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.03, 560.59 and 236.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.03, 560.59 and 236.77 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.03 : 560.59 = 236.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.03/560.59 = 236.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.03x = 560.59 × 236.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.03x = 132,732.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,732.05/374.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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