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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.90, 561.27 and 366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.90, 561.27 and 366.10 is: 549.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.90 : 561.27 = 366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.90/561.27 = 366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.90x = 561.27 × 366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.90x = 205,480.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,480.95/373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.56

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