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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 516.24 and 295.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 516.24 and 295.33 is: 408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 516.24 = 295.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/516.24 = 295.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 516.24 × 295.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 152,461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,461.16/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.47

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