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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.78, 560.08 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.78, 560.08 and 363.66 is: 546.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.78 : 560.08 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.78/560.08 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.78x = 560.08 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.78x = 203,678.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,678.69/372.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.38

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