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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.47, 560.24 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.47, 560.24 and 99.56 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.47 : 560.24 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.47/560.24 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.47x = 560.24 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.47x = 55,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,778.65/373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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