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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.43, 515.32 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.43, 515.32 and 207.64 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.43 : 515.32 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.43/515.32 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.43x = 515.32 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.43x = 106,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,999.24/373.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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