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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.39, 560.01 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.39, 560.01 and 99.48 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.39 : 560.01 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.39/560.01 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.39x = 560.01 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.39x = 55,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,709.79/373.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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