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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.65, 559.64 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.65, 559.64 and 300.27 is: 449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.65 : 559.64 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.65/559.64 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.65x = 559.64 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.65x = 168,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,041.60/373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.73

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