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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 559.80 and 367.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 559.80 and 367.80 is: 551.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 559.80 = 367.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/559.80 = 367.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 559.80 × 367.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 205,894.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,894.44/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.70

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