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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.70, 515.17 and 262.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.70, 515.17 and 262.83 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.70 : 515.17 = 262.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.70/515.17 = 262.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.70x = 515.17 × 262.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.70x = 135,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,402.13/373.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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