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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 559.98 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 559.98 and 363.66 is: 544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 559.98 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/559.98 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 559.98 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 203,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,642.33/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.70

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