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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 559.16 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 559.16 and 269.80 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 559.16 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/559.16 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 559.16 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 150,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,861.37/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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