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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.49, 561.74 and 237.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.49, 561.74 and 237.58 is: 356.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.49 : 561.74 = 237.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.49/561.74 = 237.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.49x = 561.74 × 237.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.49x = 133,455.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,455.60/374.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.37

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