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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 512.04 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 512.04 and 261.20 is: 359.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 512.04 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/512.04 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 512.04 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 133,744.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,744.85/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.92

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