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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 559.96 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 559.96 and 367.05 is: 550.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 559.96 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/559.96 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 559.96 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 205,535.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,535.51/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.67

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