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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 560.10 and 355.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 560.10 and 355.16 is: 533.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 560.10 = 355.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/560.10 = 355.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 560.10 × 355.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 198,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,925.12/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.08

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