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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.14, 559.91 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.14, 559.91 and 243.41 is: 365.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.14 : 559.91 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.14/559.91 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.14x = 559.91 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.14x = 136,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,283.68/373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.23

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