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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 560.02 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 560.02 and 243.87 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 560.02 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/560.02 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 560.02 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 136,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,572.08/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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