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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.69, 559.98 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.69, 559.98 and 211.03 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.69 : 559.98 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.69/559.98 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.69x = 559.98 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.69x = 118,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,169.78/373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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