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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 558.80 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 558.80 and 365.70 is: 547.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 558.80 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/558.80 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 558.80 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 204,353.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,353.16/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.75

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