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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.93, 682.86 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.93, 682.86 and 373.92 is: 560.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.93 : 682.86 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.93/682.86 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.93x = 682.86 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.93x = 255,335.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,335.01/455.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.03

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