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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 560.10 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 560.10 and 265.80 is: 398.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 560.10 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/560.10 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 560.10 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 148,874.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,874.58/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.76

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