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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 554.65 and 371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 554.65 and 371.18 is: 551.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 554.65 = 371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/554.65 = 371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 554.65 × 371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 205,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,875.45/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.94

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