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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 561.62 and 237.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 561.62 and 237.45 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 561.62 = 237.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/561.62 = 237.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 561.62 × 237.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 133,357.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,357.26/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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