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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.97, 563.36 and 354.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.97, 563.36 and 354.24 is: 532.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.97 : 563.36 = 354.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.97/563.36 = 354.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.97x = 563.36 × 354.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.97x = 199,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,564.65/374.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.21

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