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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 560.93 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 560.93 and 252.32 is: 377.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 560.93 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/560.93 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 560.93 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 141,529.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,529.79/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.79

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