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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 559.47 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 559.47 and 287.38 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 559.47 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/559.47 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 559.47 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 160,780.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,780.49/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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