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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.83, 514.62 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.83, 514.62 and 262.36 is: 362.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.83 : 514.62 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.83/514.62 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.83x = 514.62 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.83x = 135,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,016.35/372.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.14

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