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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.13, 515.75 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.13, 515.75 and 263.25 is: 362.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.13 : 515.75 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.13/515.75 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.13x = 515.75 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.13x = 135,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,769.87/374.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.89

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