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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.98, 513.80 and 262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.98, 513.80 and 262 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.98 : 513.80 = 262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.98/513.80 = 262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.98x = 513.80 × 262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.98x = 134,615.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,615.60/371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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