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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.08, 515.36 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.08, 515.36 and 280.53 is: 387.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.08 : 515.36 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.08/515.36 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.08x = 515.36 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.08x = 144,573.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,573.06/373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.51

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