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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.13, 515.01 and 268.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.13, 515.01 and 268.02 is: 369.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.13 : 515.01 = 268.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.13/515.01 = 268.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.13x = 515.01 × 268.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.13x = 138,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,032.98/373.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.94

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