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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 559.81 and 281.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 559.81 and 281.97 is: 422.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 559.81 = 281.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/559.81 = 281.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 559.81 × 281.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 157,849.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,849.63/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.59

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