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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 515.62 and 279.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 515.62 and 279.48 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 515.62 = 279.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/515.62 = 279.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 515.62 × 279.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 144,105.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,105.48/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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