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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 513.73 and 338.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 513.73 and 338.41 is: 465.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 513.73 = 338.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/513.73 = 338.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 513.73 × 338.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 173,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,850.93/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.66

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