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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 560.48 and 200.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 560.48 and 200.28 is: 300.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 560.48 = 200.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/560.48 = 200.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 560.48 × 200.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 112,249.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,249.64/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.15

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