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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 559.00 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 559.00 and 361.60 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 559.00 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/559.00 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 559.00 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 202,133.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,133.45/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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