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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.42, 561.04 and 243.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.42, 561.04 and 243.68 is: 366.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.42 : 561.04 = 243.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.42/561.04 = 243.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.42x = 561.04 × 243.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.42x = 136,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,714.23/373.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.11

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