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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.17, 514.98 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.17, 514.98 and 262.47 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.17 : 514.98 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.17/514.98 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.17x = 514.98 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.17x = 135,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166.80/373.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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