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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 560.01 and 292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 560.01 and 292.75 is: 438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 560.01 = 292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/560.01 = 292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 560.01 × 292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 163,942.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,942.63/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.88

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