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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.76, 561.32 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.76, 561.32 and 365.58 is: 547.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.76 : 561.32 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.76/561.32 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.76x = 561.32 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.76x = 205,205.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,205.54/374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.57

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