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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.37 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.37 and 263.45 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.37 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.37 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.37 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 147,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,626.67/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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