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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.77, 515.93 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.77, 515.93 and 294.93 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.77 : 515.93 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.77/515.93 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.77x = 515.93 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.77x = 152,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,161.76/373.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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