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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.73, 559.26 and 365.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.73, 559.26 and 365.01 is: 544.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.73 : 559.26 = 365.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.73/559.26 = 365.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.73x = 559.26 × 365.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.73x = 204,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,135.49/374.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.75

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