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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 515.89 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 515.89 and 233.89 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 515.89 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/515.89 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 515.89 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 120,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,660.51/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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