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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.06, 559.68 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.06, 559.68 and 276.58 is: 414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.06 : 559.68 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.06/559.68 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.06x = 559.68 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.06x = 154,796.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,796.29/373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.94

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