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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.09, 515.36 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.09, 515.36 and 263.39 is: 362.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.09 : 515.36 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.09/515.36 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.09x = 515.36 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.09x = 135,738.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,738.75/374.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.86

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