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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.46, 560.03 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.46, 560.03 and 366.60 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.46 : 560.03 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.46/560.03 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.46x = 560.03 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.46x = 205,307.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,307.91/371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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