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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 559.61 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 559.61 and 269.10 is: 403.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 559.61 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/559.61 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 559.61 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 150,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,589.71/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.70

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