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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.21, 562.33 and 201.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.21, 562.33 and 201.01 is: 302.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.21 : 562.33 = 201.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.21/562.33 = 201.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.21x = 562.33 × 201.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.21x = 113,030.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,030.64/374.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.05

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