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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.52, 560.64 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.52, 560.64 and 237.10 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.52 : 560.64 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.52/560.64 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.52x = 560.64 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.52x = 132,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,927.74/374.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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