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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 559.69 and 291.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 559.69 and 291.42 is: 436.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 559.69 = 291.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/559.69 = 291.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 559.69 × 291.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 163,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,104.13/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.77

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