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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.80, 514.28 and 262.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.80, 514.28 and 262.34 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.80 : 514.28 = 262.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.80/514.28 = 262.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.80x = 514.28 × 262.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.80x = 134,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,912.33/372.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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