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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.45, 559.96 and 267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.45, 559.96 and 267.94 is: 401.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.45 : 559.96 = 267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.45/559.96 = 267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.45x = 559.96 × 267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.45x = 150,035.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,035.68/373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.76

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