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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 515.82 and 342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 515.82 and 342.98 is: 473.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 515.82 = 342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/515.82 = 342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 515.82 × 342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 176,915.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,915.94/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.09

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