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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.58, 560.03 and 355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.58, 560.03 and 355.91 is: 532.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.58 : 560.03 = 355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.58/560.03 = 355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.58x = 560.03 × 355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.58x = 199,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,315.70/374.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.10

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