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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 560.29 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 560.29 and 99.59 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 560.29 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/560.29 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 560.29 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 55,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,800.43/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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