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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.58, 560.64 and 277.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.58, 560.64 and 277.64 is: 416.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.58 : 560.64 = 277.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.58/560.64 = 277.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.58x = 560.64 × 277.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.58x = 155,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,656.09/373.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.66

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