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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 560.64 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 560.64 and 200.48 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 560.64 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/560.64 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 560.64 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 112,397.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,397.11/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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