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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 561.17 and 363.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 561.17 and 363.33 is: 545.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 561.17 = 363.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/561.17 = 363.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 561.17 × 363.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 203,890.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,890.80/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.76

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