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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.88, 562.14 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.88, 562.14 and 361.56 is: 543.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.88 : 562.14 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.88/562.14 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.88x = 562.14 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.88x = 203,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,249.45/373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.62

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