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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 515.91 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 515.91 and 263.55 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 515.91 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/515.91 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 515.91 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 135,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,968.08/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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