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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 560.17 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 560.17 and 211.45 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 560.17 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/560.17 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 560.17 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 118,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,447.95/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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