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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 560.07 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 560.07 and 251.67 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 560.07 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/560.07 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 560.07 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 140,952.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,952.82/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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