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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 515.05 and 262.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 515.05 and 262.90 is: 362.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 515.05 = 262.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/515.05 = 262.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 515.05 × 262.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 135,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,406.65/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.68

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