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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.93, 560.12 and 360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.93, 560.12 and 360.89 is: 540.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.93 : 560.12 = 360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.93/560.12 = 360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.93x = 560.12 × 360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.93x = 202,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,141.71/373.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.59

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