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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.94, 562.82 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.94, 562.82 and 245.21 is: 368.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.94 : 562.82 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.94/562.82 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.94x = 562.82 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.94x = 138,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,005.05/374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.07

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