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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.67, 561.14 and 361.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.67, 561.14 and 361.70 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.67 : 561.14 = 361.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.67/561.14 = 361.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.67x = 561.14 × 361.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.67x = 202,961.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,961.61/374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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