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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.97, 561.38 and 245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.97, 561.38 and 245.12 is: 366.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.97 : 561.38 = 245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.97/561.38 = 245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.97x = 561.38 × 245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.97x = 137,602.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,602.66/374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.97

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