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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.24, 559.86 and 251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.24, 559.86 and 251.74 is: 377.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.24 : 559.86 = 251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.24/559.86 = 251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.24x = 559.86 × 251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.24x = 140,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,939.16/373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.61

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