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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.20, 551.37 and 374.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.20, 551.37 and 374.20 is: 551.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.20 : 551.37 = 374.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.20/551.37 = 374.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.20x = 551.37 × 374.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.20x = 206,322.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,322.65/374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.37

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