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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.99, 561.62 and 357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.99, 561.62 and 357.79 is: 537.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.99 : 561.62 = 357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.99/561.62 = 357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.99x = 561.62 × 357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.99x = 200,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,941.51/373.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.29

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