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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 514.03 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 514.03 and 363.30 is: 500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 514.03 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/514.03 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 514.03 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 186,747.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,747.10/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.02

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