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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 560.20 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 560.20 and 265.40 is: 398.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 560.20 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/560.20 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 560.20 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 148,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,677.08/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.17

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