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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.80, 561.77 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.80, 561.77 and 252.76 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.80 : 561.77 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.80/561.77 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.80x = 561.77 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.80x = 141,992.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,992.99/374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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