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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.30, 513.51 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.30, 513.51 and 261.63 is: 360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.30 : 513.51 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.30/513.51 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.30x = 513.51 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.30x = 134,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,349.62/372.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.86

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