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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 560.28 and 251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 560.28 and 251.75 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 560.28 = 251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/560.28 = 251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 560.28 × 251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 141,050.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,050.49/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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