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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 559.96 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 559.96 and 270.29 is: 405.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 559.96 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/559.96 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 559.96 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 151,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,352.31/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.59

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