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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 559.80 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 559.80 and 308.88 is: 463.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 559.80 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/559.80 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 559.80 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 172,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,911.02/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.39

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