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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.90, 561.58 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.90, 561.58 and 363.96 is: 545.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.90 : 561.58 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.90/561.58 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.90x = 561.58 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.90x = 204,391.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,391.75/374.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.20

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