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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 514.97 and 268.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 514.97 and 268.76 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 514.97 = 268.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/514.97 = 268.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 514.97 × 268.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 138,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,404.30/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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