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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.80, 557.99 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.80, 557.99 and 373 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.80 : 557.99 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.80/557.99 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.80x = 557.99 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.80x = 208,130.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,130.27/374.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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