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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 561.90 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 561.90 and 237.51 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 561.90 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/561.90 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 561.90 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 133,456.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,456.87/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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