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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 560.36 and 200.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 560.36 and 200.33 is: 300.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 560.36 = 200.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/560.36 = 200.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 560.36 × 200.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 112,258.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,258.82/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.40

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