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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 514.15 and 331.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 514.15 and 331.97 is: 457.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 514.15 = 331.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/514.15 = 331.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 514.15 × 331.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 170,678.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,678.97/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.00

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