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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.73, 513.02 and 261.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.73, 513.02 and 261.24 is: 360.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.73 : 513.02 = 261.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.73/513.02 = 261.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.73x = 513.02 × 261.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.73x = 134,021.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,021.34/371.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.53

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