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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 560.32 and 211.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 560.32 and 211.28 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 560.32 = 211.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/560.32 = 211.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 560.32 × 211.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 118,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,384.41/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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