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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 515.40 and 268.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 515.40 and 268.92 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 515.40 = 268.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/515.40 = 268.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 515.40 × 268.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 138,601.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,601.37/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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