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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 560.93 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 560.93 and 252.18 is: 378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 560.93 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/560.93 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 560.93 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 141,454.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,454.07/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.00

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