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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.12, 513.66 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.12, 513.66 and 267.36 is: 369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.12 : 513.66 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.12/513.66 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.12x = 513.66 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.12x = 137,332.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,332.14/372.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.05

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