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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.68, 515.52 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.68, 515.52 and 263.16 is: 363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.68 : 515.52 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.68/515.52 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.68x = 515.52 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.68x = 135,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,664.24/373.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.05

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