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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.62, 515.55 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.62, 515.55 and 314.40 is: 433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.62 : 515.55 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.62/515.55 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.62x = 515.55 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.62x = 162,088.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,088.92/373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.83

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