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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.70, 513.79 and 261.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.70, 513.79 and 261.83 is: 360.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.70 : 513.79 = 261.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.70/513.79 = 261.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.70x = 513.79 × 261.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.70x = 134,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,527.74/372.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.95

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