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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.76, 560.32 and 200.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.76, 560.32 and 200.53 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.76 : 560.32 = 200.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.76/560.32 = 200.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.76x = 560.32 × 200.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.76x = 112,358.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,358.02/373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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