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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 559.92 and 265.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 559.92 and 265.16 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 559.92 = 265.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/559.92 = 265.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 559.92 × 265.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 148,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,468.39/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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