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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 515.82 and 290.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 515.82 and 290.74 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 515.82 = 290.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/515.82 = 290.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 515.82 × 290.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 149,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,968.64/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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