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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.51, 514.90 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.51, 514.90 and 262.65 is: 362.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.51 : 514.90 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.51/514.90 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.51x = 514.90 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.51x = 135,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,238.49/373.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.07

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