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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.34, 562.52 and 201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.34, 562.52 and 201.13 is: 302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.34 : 562.52 = 201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.34/562.52 = 201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.34x = 562.52 × 201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.34x = 113,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,139.65/374.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.24

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