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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 513.34 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 513.34 and 261.68 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 513.34 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/513.34 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 513.34 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 134,327.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,327.59/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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