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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.70, 513.06 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.70, 513.06 and 261.20 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.70 : 513.06 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.70/513.06 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.70x = 513.06 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.70x = 134,011.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,011.27/371.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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