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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 516 and 263.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 516 and 263.88 is: 364.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 516 = 263.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/516 = 263.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 516 × 263.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 136,162.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,162.08/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.03

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