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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.82, 515.97 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.82, 515.97 and 268.92 is: 371.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.82 : 515.97 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.82/515.97 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.82x = 515.97 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.82x = 138,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,754.65/373.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.19

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