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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 514.76 and 262.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 514.76 and 262.85 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 514.76 = 262.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/514.76 = 262.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 514.76 × 262.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 135,300.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,300.78/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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