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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.25, 514.10 and 267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.25, 514.10 and 267.42 is: 369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.25 : 514.10 = 267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.25/514.10 = 267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.25x = 514.10 × 267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.25x = 137,479.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,479.28/372.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.32

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