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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 514.59 and 334.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 514.59 and 334.13 is: 460.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 514.59 = 334.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/514.59 = 334.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 514.59 × 334.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 171,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,939.96/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.18

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