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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.95, 562.01 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.95, 562.01 and 201.44 is: 301.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.95 : 562.01 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.95/562.01 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.95x = 562.01 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.95x = 113,211.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,211.29/374.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.94

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