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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.90, 559.77 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.90, 559.77 and 237.10 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.90 : 559.77 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.90/559.77 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.90x = 559.77 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.90x = 132,721.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,721.47/373.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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