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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 562.82 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 562.82 and 358.02 is: 540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 562.82 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/562.82 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 562.82 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 201,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,499.03/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.20

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