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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.21, 559.81 and 251.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.21, 559.81 and 251.40 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.21 : 559.81 = 251.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.21/559.81 = 251.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.21x = 559.81 × 251.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.21x = 140,738.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,738.65/373.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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