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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.88, 513.51 and 261.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.88, 513.51 and 261.60 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.88 : 513.51 = 261.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.88/513.51 = 261.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.88x = 513.51 × 261.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.88x = 134,334.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,334.22/371.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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