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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 559.62 and 282.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 559.62 and 282.87 is: 423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 559.62 = 282.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/559.62 = 282.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 559.62 × 282.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 158,299.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,299.71/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.73

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