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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.77, 514.55 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.77, 514.55 and 262.31 is: 362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.77 : 514.55 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.77/514.55 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.77x = 514.55 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.77x = 134,969.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,969.69/372.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.07

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