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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 562.64 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 562.64 and 370.67 is: 558.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 562.64 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/562.64 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 562.64 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 208,549.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,549.10/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.97

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