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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.97, 561.65 and 363.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.97, 561.65 and 363.63 is: 544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.97 : 561.65 = 363.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.97/561.65 = 363.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.97x = 561.65 × 363.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.97x = 204,230.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,230.97/374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.66

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