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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.90, 558.64 and 361.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.90, 558.64 and 361.14 is: 539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.90 : 558.64 = 361.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.90/558.64 = 361.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.90x = 558.64 × 361.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.90x = 201,747.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,747.25/373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.58

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