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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.36, 514.83 and 353.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.36, 514.83 and 353.83 is: 487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.36 : 514.83 = 353.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.36/514.83 = 353.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.36x = 514.83 × 353.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.36x = 182,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,162.30/373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.90

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