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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.56, 514.68 and 262.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.56, 514.68 and 262.86 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.56 : 514.68 = 262.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.56/514.68 = 262.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.56x = 514.68 × 262.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.56x = 135,288.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,288.78/373.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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