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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.39, 561.59 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.39, 561.59 and 100.52 is: 150.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.39 : 561.59 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.39/561.59 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.39x = 561.59 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.39x = 56,452.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,452.68/374.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.78

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