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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 557 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 557 and 365.08 is: 544.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 557 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/557 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 557 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 203,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,349.56/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.30

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