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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 514.66 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 514.66 and 262.62 is: 362.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 514.66 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/514.66 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 514.66 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 135,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,160.01/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.18

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