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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 559.58 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 559.58 and 281.73 is: 422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 559.58 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/559.58 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 559.58 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 157,650.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,650.47/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.28

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