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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.82, 562.87 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.82, 562.87 and 355.34 is: 533.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.82 : 562.87 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.82/562.87 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.82x = 562.87 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.82x = 200,014.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,014.64/374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.62

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