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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 515.51 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 515.51 and 263.06 is: 363.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 515.51 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/515.51 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 515.51 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 135,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,610.06/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.03

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