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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.41 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.41 and 99.71 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.41 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.41 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.41 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 55,877.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,877.53/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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