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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.75, 560.44 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.75, 560.44 and 237.06 is: 355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.75 : 560.44 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.75/560.44 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.75x = 560.44 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.75x = 132,857.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,857.91/373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.47

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