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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 560.52 and 371.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 560.52 and 371.52 is: 558.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 560.52 = 371.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/560.52 = 371.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 560.52 × 371.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 208,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,244.39/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.09

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