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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.63, 512.91 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.63, 512.91 and 261.27 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.63 : 512.91 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.63/512.91 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.63x = 512.91 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.63x = 134,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,008.00/371.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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