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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 562.10 and 244.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 562.10 and 244.77 is: 367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 562.10 = 244.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/562.10 = 244.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 562.10 × 244.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 137,583.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,583.99/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.24

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