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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 560.67 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 560.67 and 361.38 is: 541.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 560.67 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/560.67 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 560.67 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 202,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,615.42/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.23

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