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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 556.74 and 368.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 556.74 and 368.88 is: 549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 556.74 = 368.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/556.74 = 368.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 556.74 × 368.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 205,370.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,370.25/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.06

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