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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.29, 521.92 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.29, 521.92 and 261.92 is: 361.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.29 : 521.92 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.29/521.92 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.29x = 521.92 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.29x = 136,701.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,701.29/378.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.37

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