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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.41, 515.91 and 370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.41, 515.91 and 370.68 is: 512.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.41 : 515.91 = 370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.41/515.91 = 370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.41x = 515.91 × 370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.41x = 191,237.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,237.52/373.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.14

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