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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.51, 560.67 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.51, 560.67 and 211.24 is: 317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.51 : 560.67 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.51/560.67 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.51x = 560.67 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.51x = 118,435.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,435.93/373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.09

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