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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.76, 513 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.76, 513 and 261.18 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.76 : 513 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.76/513 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.76x = 513 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.76x = 133,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,985.34/371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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