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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 560.52 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 560.52 and 211.41 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 560.52 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/560.52 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 560.52 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 118,499.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,499.53/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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