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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.95, 513.40 and 261.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.95, 513.40 and 261.45 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.95 : 513.40 = 261.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.95/513.40 = 261.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.95x = 513.40 × 261.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.95x = 134,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,228.43/371.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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