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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.09, 561.20 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.09, 561.20 and 244.35 is: 366.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.09 : 561.20 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.09/561.20 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.09x = 561.20 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.09x = 137,128.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,128.00/374.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.57

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