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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 560.04 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 560.04 and 99.51 is: 149.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 560.04 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/560.04 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 560.04 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 55,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,729.58/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.26

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