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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 514.60 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 514.60 and 294.51 is: 405.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 514.60 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/514.60 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 514.60 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 151,556.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,556.04/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.96

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