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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 560.12 and 265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 560.12 and 265.96 is: 399.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 560.12 = 265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/560.12 = 265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 560.12 × 265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 148,969.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,969.52/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.08

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