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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 559.54 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 559.54 and 243.37 is: 364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 559.54 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/559.54 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 559.54 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 136,175.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,175.25/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.80

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