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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 560.03 and 200.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 560.03 and 200.55 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 560.03 = 200.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/560.03 = 200.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 560.03 × 200.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 112,313.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,313.01/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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