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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 559.86 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 559.86 and 358.07 is: 536.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 559.86 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/559.86 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 559.86 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 200,469.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,469.07/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.43

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