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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 561.63 and 252.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 561.63 and 252.95 is: 379.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 561.63 = 252.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/561.63 = 252.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 561.63 × 252.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 142,064.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,064.31/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.17

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