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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.93 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.93 and 276.39 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.93 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.93 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.93 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 155,034.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,034.06/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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