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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.79, 561.06 and 271.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.79, 561.06 and 271.69 is: 407.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.79 : 561.06 = 271.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.79/561.06 = 271.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.79x = 561.06 × 271.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.79x = 152,432.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,432.99/373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.80

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