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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 513.90 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 513.90 and 261.95 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 513.90 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/513.90 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 513.90 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 134,613.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,613.54/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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