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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.84, 561.52 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.84, 561.52 and 201.45 is: 301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.84 : 561.52 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.84/561.52 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.84x = 561.52 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.84x = 113,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,118.20/374.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.78

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