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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 560.52 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 560.52 and 365.60 is: 548.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 560.52 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/560.52 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 560.52 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 204,926.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,926.11/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.81

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