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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 559.71 and 281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 559.71 and 281.68 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 559.71 = 281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/559.71 = 281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 559.71 × 281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 157,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,657.71/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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