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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 561.30 and 200.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 561.30 and 200.79 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 561.30 = 200.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/561.30 = 200.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 561.30 × 200.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 112,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,703.43/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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