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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.72, 560.26 and 219.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.72, 560.26 and 219.80 is: 329.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.72 : 560.26 = 219.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.72/560.26 = 219.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.72x = 560.26 × 219.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.72x = 123,145.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,145.15/373.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.51

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