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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 513.61 and 267.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 513.61 and 267.55 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 513.61 = 267.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/513.61 = 267.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 513.61 × 267.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 137,415.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,415.91/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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