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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.53, 561 and 357.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.53, 561 and 357.61 is: 535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.53 : 561 = 357.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.53/561 = 357.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.53x = 561 × 357.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.53x = 200,619.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,619.21/374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.66

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