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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 558.69 and 363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 558.69 and 363.83 is: 544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 558.69 = 363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/558.69 = 363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 558.69 × 363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 203,268.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,268.18/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.94

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