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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.02, 515.19 and 314.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.02, 515.19 and 314.22 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.02 : 515.19 = 314.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.02/515.19 = 314.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.02x = 515.19 × 314.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.02x = 161,883.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,883.00/373.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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