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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.27, 559.90 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.27, 559.90 and 203.35 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.27 : 559.90 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.27/559.90 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.27x = 559.90 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.27x = 113,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,852.36/373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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