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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.37, 561.15 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.37, 561.15 and 252.60 is: 378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.37 : 561.15 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.37/561.15 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.37x = 561.15 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.37x = 141,746.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,746.49/374.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.63

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