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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.21, 561.30 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.21, 561.30 and 374.21 is: 561.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.21 : 561.30 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.21/561.30 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.21x = 561.30 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.21x = 210,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,041.27/374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.30

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