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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.12 and 265.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.12 and 265.78 is: 398.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.12 = 265.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.12 = 265.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.12 × 265.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 148,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,868.69/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.28

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