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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 560.25 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 560.25 and 360.27 is: 539.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 560.25 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/560.25 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 560.25 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 201,841.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,841.27/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.71

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