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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 561.30 and 362.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 561.30 and 362.04 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 561.30 = 362.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/561.30 = 362.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 561.30 × 362.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 203,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,213.05/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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