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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 560.13 and 208.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 560.13 and 208.66 is: 313.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 560.13 = 208.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/560.13 = 208.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 560.13 × 208.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 116,873.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,873.08/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.09

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