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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 560.42 and 99.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 560.42 and 99.76 is: 149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 560.42 = 99.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/560.42 = 99.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 560.42 × 99.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 55,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,905.45/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.62

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