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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.75, 560.93 and 209.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.75, 560.93 and 209.38 is: 314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.75 : 560.93 = 209.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.75/560.93 = 209.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.75x = 560.93 × 209.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.75x = 117,447.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,447.52/373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.24

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