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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 560.25 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 560.25 and 219.57 is: 329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 560.25 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/560.25 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 560.25 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 123,011.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,011.29/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.26

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