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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 523.30 and 373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 523.30 and 373.40 is: 523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 523.30 = 373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/523.30 = 373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 523.30 × 373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 195,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,400.22/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.30

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