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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.86, 515.76 and 263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.86, 515.76 and 263.34 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.86 : 515.76 = 263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.86/515.76 = 263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.86x = 515.76 × 263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.86x = 135,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,820.24/373.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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