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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.30, 560.07 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.30, 560.07 and 269.09 is: 403.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.30 : 560.07 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.30/560.07 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.30x = 560.07 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.30x = 150,709.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,709.24/373.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.72

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