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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 563.79 and 358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 563.79 and 358.65 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 563.79 = 358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/563.79 = 358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 563.79 × 358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 202,200.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,200.46/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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