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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 560.45 and 265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 560.45 and 265.50 is: 397.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 560.45 = 265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/560.45 = 265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 560.45 × 265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 148,800.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,800.14/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.91

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