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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.69, 560.37 and 200.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.69, 560.37 and 200.31 is: 300.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.69 : 560.37 = 200.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.69/560.37 = 200.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.69x = 560.37 × 200.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.69x = 112,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,249.06/373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.38

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