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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 517.86 and 353.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 517.86 and 353.80 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 517.86 = 353.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/517.86 = 353.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 517.86 × 353.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 183,219.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,219.52/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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