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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.28, 515.28 and 340.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.28, 515.28 and 340.64 is: 470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.28 : 515.28 = 340.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.28/515.28 = 340.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.28x = 515.28 × 340.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.28x = 175,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,524.98/373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.22

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