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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.32, 562.34 and 364.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.32, 562.34 and 364.80 is: 548.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.32 : 562.34 = 364.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.32/562.34 = 364.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.32x = 562.34 × 364.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.32x = 205,144.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,144.65/374.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.04

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