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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.83, 562.61 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.83, 562.61 and 182.59 is: 274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.83 : 562.61 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.83/562.61 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.83x = 562.61 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.83x = 102,726.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,726.05/374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.06

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