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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.84, 512.24 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.84, 512.24 and 261.10 is: 359.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.84 : 512.24 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.84/512.24 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.84x = 512.24 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.84x = 133,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,745.86/371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.69

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