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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.72, 562.58 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.72, 562.58 and 237.32 is: 356.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.72 : 562.58 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.72/562.58 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.72x = 562.58 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.72x = 133,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,507.49/374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.29

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