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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 514.95 and 262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 514.95 and 262.73 is: 362.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 514.95 = 262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/514.95 = 262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 514.95 × 262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 135,292.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,292.81/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.38

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