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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.91, 520.43 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.91, 520.43 and 261.27 is: 359.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.91 : 520.43 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.91/520.43 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.91x = 520.43 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.91x = 135,971.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,971.44/377.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.80

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