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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.12, 516.29 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.12, 516.29 and 263.63 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.12 : 516.29 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.12/516.29 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.12x = 516.29 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.12x = 136,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,108.90/374.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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