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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.61, 514.38 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.61, 514.38 and 262.18 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.61 : 514.38 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.61/514.38 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.61x = 514.38 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.61x = 134,860.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,860.15/372.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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