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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.82, 561.71 and 357.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.82, 561.71 and 357.40 is: 535.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.82 : 561.71 = 357.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.82/561.71 = 357.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.82x = 561.71 × 357.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.82x = 200,755.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,755.15/374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.60

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