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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 559.28 and 341.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 559.28 and 341.73 is: 511.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 559.28 = 341.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/559.28 = 341.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 559.28 × 341.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 191,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,125.01/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.54

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