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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.62, 516.76 and 295.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.62, 516.76 and 295.71 is: 409.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.62 : 516.76 = 295.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.62/516.76 = 295.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.62x = 516.76 × 295.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.62x = 152,811.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,811.10/373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.00

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