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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.70, 562.18 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.70, 562.18 and 244.68 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.70 : 562.18 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.70/562.18 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.70x = 562.18 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.70x = 137,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,554.20/374.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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