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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.96, 521.71 and 261.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.96, 521.71 and 261.32 is: 360.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.96 : 521.71 = 261.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.96/521.71 = 261.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.96x = 521.71 × 261.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.96x = 136,330.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,330.00/377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.70

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