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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 514.44 and 262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 514.44 and 262.21 is: 361.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 514.44 = 262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/514.44 = 262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 514.44 × 262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 134,891.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,891.31/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.93

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