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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 557.36 and 363.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 557.36 and 363.76 is: 542.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 557.36 = 363.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/557.36 = 363.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 557.36 × 363.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 202,745.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,745.27/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.91

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