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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 560.04 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 560.04 and 265.32 is: 397.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 560.04 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/560.04 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 560.04 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 148,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,589.81/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.54

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