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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 560.10 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 560.10 and 263.27 is: 394.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 560.10 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/560.10 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 560.10 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 147,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,454.73/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.89

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