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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.34, 557.25 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.34, 557.25 and 261.59 is: 392.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.34 : 557.25 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.34/557.25 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.34x = 557.25 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.34x = 145,767.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,767.26/371.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.54

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