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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.25, 520.88 and 260.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.25, 520.88 and 260.61 is: 359.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.25 : 520.88 = 260.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.25/520.88 = 260.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.25x = 520.88 × 260.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.25x = 135,745.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,745.23/377.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.83

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