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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 515.91 and 263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 515.91 and 263.53 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 515.91 = 263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/515.91 = 263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 515.91 × 263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 135,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,957.76/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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