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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 560.56 and 276.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 560.56 and 276.14 is: 414.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 560.56 = 276.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/560.56 = 276.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 560.56 × 276.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 154,793.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,793.04/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.62

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