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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 559.70 and 276.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 559.70 and 276.43 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 559.70 = 276.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/559.70 = 276.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 559.70 × 276.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 154,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,717.87/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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