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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.43, 561.10 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.43, 561.10 and 237.13 is: 355.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.43 : 561.10 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.43/561.10 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.43x = 561.10 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.43x = 133,053.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053.64/374.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.35

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