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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.65, 516.54 and 342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.65, 516.54 and 342.52 is: 473.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.65 : 516.54 = 342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.65/516.54 = 342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.65x = 516.54 × 342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.65x = 176,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,925.28/373.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.51

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