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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.59, 512.98 and 261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.59, 512.98 and 261.65 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.59 : 512.98 = 261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.59/512.98 = 261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.59x = 512.98 × 261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.59x = 134,221.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,221.85/371.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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