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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 561.45 and 365.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 561.45 and 365.30 is: 549.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 561.45 = 365.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/561.45 = 365.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 561.45 × 365.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 205,097.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,097.69/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.27

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