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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 554.76 and 373.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 554.76 and 373.86 is: 553.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 554.76 = 373.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/554.76 = 373.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 554.76 × 373.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 207,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,402.57/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.16

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