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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.74, 559.28 and 365.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.74, 559.28 and 365.02 is: 544.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.74 : 559.28 = 365.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.74/559.28 = 365.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.74x = 559.28 × 365.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.74x = 204,148.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,148.39/374.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.77

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