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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.11, 516.29 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.11, 516.29 and 263.63 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.11 : 516.29 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.11/516.29 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.11x = 516.29 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.11x = 136,109.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,109.53/374.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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