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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 559.68 and 251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 559.68 and 251.26 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 559.68 = 251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/559.68 = 251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 559.68 × 251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 140,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,625.20/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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