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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 559.11 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 559.11 and 243.11 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 559.11 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/559.11 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 559.11 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 135,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,922.44/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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