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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.05, 523.31 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.05, 523.31 and 261.20 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 523.31 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/523.31 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 523.31 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 136,684.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,684.65/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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