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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373, 559.71 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373, 559.71 and 202 is: 303.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373 : 559.71 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373/559.71 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373x = 559.71 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373x = 113,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,061.42/373
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.11

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