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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 559.93 and 363.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 559.93 and 363.58 is: 544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 559.93 = 363.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/559.93 = 363.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 559.93 × 363.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 203,579.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,579.35/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.59

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