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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.68, 561.74 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.68, 561.74 and 252.60 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.68 : 561.74 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.68/561.74 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.68x = 561.74 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.68x = 141,895.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,895.52/374.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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