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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.82, 773.20 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.82, 773.20 and 373 is: 515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.82 : 773.20 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.82/773.20 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.82x = 773.20 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.82x = 288,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,401.74/559.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.17

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