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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 560.47 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 560.47 and 291.32 is: 437.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 560.47 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/560.47 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 560.47 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 163,276.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,276.12/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.35

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