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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.06, 513.09 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.06, 513.09 and 267.12 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.06 : 513.09 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.06/513.09 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.06x = 513.09 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.06x = 137,056.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,056.60/372.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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