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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.87, 560.73 and 209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.87, 560.73 and 209.50 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.87 : 560.73 = 209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.87/560.73 = 209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.87x = 560.73 × 209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.87x = 117,473.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,473.71/373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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