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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.50, 560.57 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.50, 560.57 and 200.30 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.50 : 560.57 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.50/560.57 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.50x = 560.57 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.50x = 112,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,278.37/373.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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