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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 515.35 and 348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 515.35 and 348.63 is: 481.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 515.35 = 348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/515.35 = 348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 515.35 × 348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 179,666.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,666.47/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.34

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