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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.16 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.16 and 200.43 is: 300.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.16 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.16 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.16 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 112,272.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,272.87/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.52

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