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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 559.10 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 559.10 and 290.45 is: 435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 559.10 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/559.10 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 559.10 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 162,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,392.72/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.28

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