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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 515.61 and 269.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 515.61 and 269.02 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 515.61 = 269.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/515.61 = 269.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 515.61 × 269.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 138,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,709.04/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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