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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.22, 515.19 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.22, 515.19 and 268.32 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.22 : 515.19 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.22/515.19 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.22x = 515.19 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.22x = 138,238.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,238.72/373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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