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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.11, 558.53 and 242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.11, 558.53 and 242.83 is: 363.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.11 : 558.53 = 242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.11/558.53 = 242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.11x = 558.53 × 242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.11x = 135,625.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,625.23/373.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.50

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