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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 560.67 and 293.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 560.67 and 293.19 is: 439.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 560.67 = 293.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/560.67 = 293.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 560.67 × 293.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 164,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,382.84/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.55

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