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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.24, 378.96 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.24, 378.96 and 261.56 is: 360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.24 : 378.96 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.24/378.96 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.24x = 378.96 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.24x = 99,120.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,120.78/275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.12

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