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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.52, 560.57 and 200.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.52, 560.57 and 200.75 is: 300.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.52 : 560.57 = 200.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.52/560.57 = 200.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.52x = 560.57 × 200.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.52x = 112,534.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,534.43/374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.48

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