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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 515.21 and 343.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 515.21 and 343.95 is: 474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 515.21 = 343.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/515.21 = 343.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 515.21 × 343.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 177,202.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,202.83/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.51

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