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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 559.80 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 559.80 and 243.18 is: 364.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 559.80 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/559.80 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 559.80 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 136,132.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,132.16/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.89

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