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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.15, 559.71 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.15, 559.71 and 271.63 is: 407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.15 : 559.71 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.15/559.71 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.15x = 559.71 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.15x = 152,034.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,034.03/373.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.43

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