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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.07, 514.28 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.07, 514.28 and 334.19 is: 460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.07 : 514.28 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.07/514.28 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.07x = 514.28 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.07x = 171,865.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,865.50/373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.69

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