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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.71, 360.99 and 252.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.71, 360.99 and 252.80 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.71 : 360.99 = 252.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.71/360.99 = 252.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.71x = 360.99 × 252.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.71x = 91,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,258.27/261.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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