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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.17, 515.03 and 284.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.17, 515.03 and 284.78 is: 393.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.17 : 515.03 = 284.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.17/515.03 = 284.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.17x = 515.03 × 284.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.17x = 146,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,666.24/373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.03

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