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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.93, 514.69 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.93, 514.69 and 260.79 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.93 : 514.69 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.93/514.69 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.93x = 514.69 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.93x = 134,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,223.96/372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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