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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.81, 560.26 and 282.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.81, 560.26 and 282.20 is: 422.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.81 : 560.26 = 282.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.81/560.26 = 282.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.81x = 560.26 × 282.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.81x = 158,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,105.37/373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.96

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