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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.73, 562.65 and 368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.73, 562.65 and 368.18 is: 552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.73 : 562.65 = 368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.73/562.65 = 368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.73x = 562.65 × 368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.73x = 207,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,153.66/374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.81

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