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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.48, 512.34 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.48, 512.34 and 261.32 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.48 : 512.34 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.48/512.34 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.48x = 512.34 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.48x = 133,884.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,884.69/371.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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