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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 513.22 and 261.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 513.22 and 261.43 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 513.22 = 261.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/513.22 = 261.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 513.22 × 261.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 134,171.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,171.10/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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