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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.96, 562.96 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.96, 562.96 and 368.48 is: 553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.96 : 562.96 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.96/562.96 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.96x = 562.96 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.96x = 207,439.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,439.50/374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.23

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