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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.47, 514.02 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.47, 514.02 and 261.96 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.47 : 514.02 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.47/514.02 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.47x = 514.02 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.47x = 134,652.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,652.68/372.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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