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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.29, 513.15 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.29, 513.15 and 261.58 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.29 : 513.15 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.29/513.15 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.29x = 513.15 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.29x = 134,229.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,229.78/372.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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