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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 515.46 and 263.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 515.46 and 263.35 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 515.46 = 263.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/515.46 = 263.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 515.46 × 263.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 135,748.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,748.02/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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