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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 559.51 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 559.51 and 243.86 is: 365.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 559.51 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/559.51 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 559.51 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 136,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,441.85/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.10

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