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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.80, 515.60 and 263.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.80, 515.60 and 263.54 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.80 : 515.60 = 263.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.80/515.60 = 263.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.80x = 515.60 × 263.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.80x = 135,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,881.22/373.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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