Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.75, 523.10 and 261.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 378.75, 523.10 and 261.05 is: 360.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
378.75 : 523.10 = 261.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
378.75/523.10 = 261.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
378.75x = 523.10 × 261.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
378.75x = 136,551.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,551.33/378.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360.53
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