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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 515.70 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 515.70 and 263.52 is: 363.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 515.70 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/515.70 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 515.70 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 135,897.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,897.26/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.41

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