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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.34 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.34 and 219.30 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.34 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.34 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.34 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 122,882.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,882.56/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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