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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.20, 370.04 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.20, 370.04 and 261.20 is: 370.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.20 : 370.04 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.20/370.04 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.20x = 370.04 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.20x = 96,654.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,654.45/261.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.04

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