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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.26, 561.59 and 360.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.26, 561.59 and 360.62 is: 541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.26 : 561.59 = 360.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.26/561.59 = 360.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.26x = 561.59 × 360.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.26x = 202,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,518.78/374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.13

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