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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.74, 513.81 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.74, 513.81 and 262.04 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.74 : 513.81 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.74/513.81 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.74x = 513.81 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.74x = 134,636.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,636.20/372.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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