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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 561.27 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 561.27 and 358.62 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 561.27 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/561.27 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 561.27 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 201,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,282.65/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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