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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.20, 514.80 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.20, 514.80 and 262.32 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.20 : 514.80 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.20/514.80 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.20x = 514.80 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.20x = 135,042.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,042.34/373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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