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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.24, 560.76 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.24, 560.76 and 362.36 is: 542.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.24 : 560.76 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.24/560.76 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.24x = 560.76 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.24x = 203,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,196.99/374.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.96

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