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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.22, 515.66 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.22, 515.66 and 295.13 is: 407.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.22 : 515.66 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.22/515.66 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.22x = 515.66 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.22x = 152,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,188.76/373.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.77

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