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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.40, 521.10 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.40, 521.10 and 261.30 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.40 : 521.10 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.40/521.10 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.40x = 521.10 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.40x = 136,163.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,163.43/377.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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