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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.93, 561.62 and 361.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.93, 561.62 and 361.89 is: 542.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.93 : 561.62 = 361.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.93/561.62 = 361.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.93x = 561.62 × 361.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.93x = 203,244.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,244.66/374.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.09

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