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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 560.55 and 355.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 560.55 and 355.70 is: 533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 560.55 = 355.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/560.55 = 355.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 560.55 × 355.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 199,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,387.64/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.55

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