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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 556.36 and 356.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 556.36 and 356.05 is: 530.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 556.36 = 356.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/556.36 = 356.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 556.36 × 356.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 198,091.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,091.98/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.03

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