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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.79, 514.28 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.79, 514.28 and 262.34 is: 361.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.79 : 514.28 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.79/514.28 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.79x = 514.28 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.79x = 134,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,914.30/372.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.91

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