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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 560.07 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 560.07 and 251.07 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 560.07 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/560.07 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 560.07 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 140,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,616.77/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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