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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 559.14 and 362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 559.14 and 362.45 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 559.14 = 362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/559.14 = 362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 559.14 × 362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 202,660.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,660.29/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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