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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 515.58 and 263.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 515.58 and 263.13 is: 362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 515.58 = 263.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/515.58 = 263.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 515.58 × 263.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 135,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,664.57/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.93

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