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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 558.68 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 558.68 and 363.84 is: 544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 558.68 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/558.68 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 558.68 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 203,270.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,270.13/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.93

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