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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.21, 560.45 and 361.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.21, 560.45 and 361.24 is: 541.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.21 : 560.45 = 361.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.21/560.45 = 361.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.21x = 560.45 × 361.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.21x = 202,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,456.46/374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.03

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