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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 559.38 and 360.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 559.38 and 360.78 is: 539.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 559.38 = 360.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/559.38 = 360.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 559.38 × 360.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 201,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,813.12/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.98

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