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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.46, 514.98 and 343.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.46, 514.98 and 343.69 is: 473.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.46 : 514.98 = 343.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.46/514.98 = 343.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.46x = 514.98 × 343.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.46x = 176,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,992.19/373.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.93

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