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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 558.09 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 558.09 and 355.98 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 558.09 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/558.09 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 558.09 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 198,668.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,668.88/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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