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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.76, 560.08 and 209

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.76, 560.08 and 209 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.76 : 560.08 = 209 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.76/560.08 = 209/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.76x = 560.08 × 209
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.76x = 117,056.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,056.72/373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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