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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.20, 561.50 and 359.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.20, 561.50 and 359.22 is: 539.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.20 : 561.50 = 359.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.20/561.50 = 359.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.20x = 561.50 × 359.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.20x = 201,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,702.03/374.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.02

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