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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 561.59 and 364.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 561.59 and 364.67 is: 547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 561.59 = 364.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/561.59 = 364.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 561.59 × 364.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 204,790.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,790.39/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.88

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