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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.48 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.48 and 237.51 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.48 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.48 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.48 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 133,118.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,118.42/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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