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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.83, 560.88 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.83, 560.88 and 211.56 is: 317.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.83 : 560.88 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.83/560.88 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.83x = 560.88 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.83x = 118,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,659.77/373.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.42

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