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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 561.06 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 561.06 and 211.50 is: 317.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 561.06 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/561.06 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 561.06 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 118,664.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,664.19/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.56

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