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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.74, 561.23 and 361.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.74, 561.23 and 361.76 is: 541.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.74 : 561.23 = 361.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.74/561.23 = 361.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.74x = 561.23 × 361.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.74x = 203,028.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,028.26/374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.79

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