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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 554.97 and 369.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 554.97 and 369.13 is: 549.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 554.97 = 369.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/554.97 = 369.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 554.97 × 369.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 204,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,856.77/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.10

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