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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.71, 515.16 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.71, 515.16 and 268.62 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.71 : 515.16 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.71/515.16 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.71x = 515.16 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.71x = 138,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,380.35/373.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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