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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 560.34 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 560.34 and 211.23 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 560.34 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/560.34 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 560.34 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 118,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,360.62/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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