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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 559.91 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 559.91 and 263.14 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 559.91 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/559.91 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 559.91 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 147,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,334.72/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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