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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.69, 559.11 and 211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.69, 559.11 and 211.49 is: 316.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.69 : 559.11 = 211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.69/559.11 = 211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.69x = 559.11 × 211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.69x = 118,246.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,246.17/373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.43

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