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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.01, 561.94 and 292.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.01, 561.94 and 292.21 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.01 : 561.94 = 292.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.01/561.94 = 292.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.01x = 561.94 × 292.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.01x = 164,202.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,202.35/373.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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