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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 560.81 and 271.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 560.81 and 271.87 is: 407.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 560.81 = 271.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/560.81 = 271.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 560.81 × 271.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 152,467.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,467.41/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.95

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