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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.65, 514.08 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.65, 514.08 and 261.68 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.65 : 514.08 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.65/514.08 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.65x = 514.08 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.65x = 134,521.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,521.88/372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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