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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.97, 559.89 and 251.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.97, 559.89 and 251.99 is: 377.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.97 : 559.89 = 251.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.97/559.89 = 251.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.97x = 559.89 × 251.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.97x = 141,086.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,086.68/373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.27

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