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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 559.41 and 359.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 559.41 and 359.98 is: 539.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 559.41 = 359.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/559.41 = 359.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 559.41 × 359.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 201,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,376.41/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.38

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