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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.89, 521.52 and 261.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.89, 521.52 and 261.25 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.89 : 521.52 = 261.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.89/521.52 = 261.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.89x = 521.52 × 261.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.89x = 136,247.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,247.10/377.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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