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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 560.94 and 237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 560.94 and 237.88 is: 356.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 560.94 = 237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/560.94 = 237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 560.94 × 237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 133,436.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,436.41/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.13

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