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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 560.34 and 292.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 560.34 and 292.68 is: 438.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 560.34 = 292.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/560.34 = 292.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 560.34 × 292.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 164,000.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,000.31/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.88

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