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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.36, 559.26 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.36, 559.26 and 363.16 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.36 : 559.26 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.36/559.26 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.36x = 559.26 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.36x = 203,100.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,100.86/373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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