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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 558.85 and 364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 558.85 and 364.76 is: 544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 558.85 = 364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/558.85 = 364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 558.85 × 364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 203,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,846.13/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.40

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