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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.38, 514.20 and 262.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.38, 514.20 and 262.10 is: 361.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.38 : 514.20 = 262.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.38/514.20 = 262.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.38x = 514.20 × 262.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.38x = 134,771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,771.82/372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.92

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