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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 514.76 and 331.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 514.76 and 331.76 is: 457.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 514.76 = 331.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/514.76 = 331.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 514.76 × 331.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 170,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,776.41/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.43

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