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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 560.12 and 282.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 560.12 and 282.32 is: 423.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 560.12 = 282.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/560.12 = 282.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 560.12 × 282.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 158,133.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,133.08/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.72

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