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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.40, 542.40 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.40, 542.40 and 374.40 is: 542.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.40 : 542.40 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.40/542.40 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.40x = 542.40 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.40x = 203,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,074.56/374.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.40

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