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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.90, 517.19 and 263.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.90, 517.19 and 263.93 is: 364.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.90 : 517.19 = 263.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.90/517.19 = 263.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.90x = 517.19 × 263.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.90x = 136,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,498.05/374.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.10

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