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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 563.64 and 360.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 563.64 and 360.65 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 563.64 = 360.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/563.64 = 360.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 563.64 × 360.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 203,276.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,276.77/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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