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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 560.82 and 200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 560.82 and 200.46 is: 300.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 560.82 = 200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/560.82 = 200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 560.82 × 200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 112,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,421.68/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.82

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