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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.76, 515.52 and 263.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.76, 515.52 and 263.36 is: 363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.76 : 515.52 = 263.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.76/515.52 = 263.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.76x = 515.52 × 263.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.76x = 135,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,767.35/373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.25

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