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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 560.37 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 560.37 and 269.33 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 560.37 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/560.37 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 560.37 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 150,922.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,922.38/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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