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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.80, 512.58 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.80, 512.58 and 261.16 is: 360.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.80 : 512.58 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.80/512.58 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.80x = 512.58 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.80x = 133,865.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,865.39/371.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.05

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