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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 562.44 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 562.44 and 370.20 is: 555.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 562.44 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/562.44 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 562.44 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 208,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,215.29/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.33

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