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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 560.87 and 286.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 560.87 and 286.74 is: 430.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 560.87 = 286.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/560.87 = 286.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 560.87 × 286.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 160,821.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,821.40/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.37

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