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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.65, 515.90 and 334.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.65, 515.90 and 334.19 is: 461.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.65 : 515.90 = 334.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.65/515.90 = 334.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.65x = 515.90 × 334.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.65x = 172,408.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,408.62/373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.42

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