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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.62, 513.03 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.62, 513.03 and 261.19 is: 360.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.62 : 513.03 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.62/513.03 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.62x = 513.03 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.62x = 133,998.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,998.31/371.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.58

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