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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.37, 520.97 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.37, 520.97 and 261.27 is: 360.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.37 : 520.97 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.37/520.97 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.37x = 520.97 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.37x = 136,112.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,112.53/377.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.69

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