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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.71, 513.97 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.71, 513.97 and 267.62 is: 369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.71 : 513.97 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.71/513.97 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.71x = 513.97 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.71x = 137,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,545.41/372.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.04

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