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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.10, 514.92 and 279.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.10, 514.92 and 279.68 is: 385.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.10 : 514.92 = 279.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.10/514.92 = 279.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.10x = 514.92 × 279.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.10x = 144,012.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,012.83/373.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.99

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