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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.72 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.72 and 211.47 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.72 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.72 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.72 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 118,575.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,575.46/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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