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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.09, 558.76 and 360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.09, 558.76 and 360.11 is: 539.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.09 : 558.76 = 360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.09/558.76 = 360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.09x = 558.76 × 360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.09x = 201,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,219.06/373.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.34

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