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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 514.43 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 514.43 and 262.20 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 514.43 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/514.43 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 514.43 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 134,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,883.55/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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