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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.84, 515.60 and 338.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.84, 515.60 and 338.20 is: 466.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.84 : 515.60 = 338.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.84/515.60 = 338.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.84x = 515.60 × 338.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.84x = 174,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,375.92/373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.45

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