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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.74, 600.07 and 373.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.74, 600.07 and 373.13 is: 562.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.74 : 600.07 = 373.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.74/600.07 = 373.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.74x = 600.07 × 373.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.74x = 223,904.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,904.12/397.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.94

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