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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 561.34 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 561.34 and 244.46 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 561.34 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/561.34 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 561.34 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 137,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,222.37/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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