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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.01, 515.60 and 263.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.01, 515.60 and 263.15 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.01 : 515.60 = 263.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.01/515.60 = 263.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.01x = 515.60 × 263.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.01x = 135,680.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,680.14/374.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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