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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.08, 562.20 and 251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.08, 562.20 and 251.09 is: 377.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.08 : 562.20 = 251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.08/562.20 = 251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.08x = 562.20 × 251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.08x = 141,162.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,162.80/374.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.36

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