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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 559.70 and 243.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 559.70 and 243.42 is: 364.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 559.70 = 243.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/559.70 = 243.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 559.70 × 243.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 136,242.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,242.17/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.48

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