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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.85, 561.46 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.85, 561.46 and 245.04 is: 367.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.85 : 561.46 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.85/561.46 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.85x = 561.46 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.85x = 137,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,580.16/374.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.03

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