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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.65, 523.74 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.65, 523.74 and 261.44 is: 360.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.65 : 523.74 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.65/523.74 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.65x = 523.74 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.65x = 136,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,926.59/379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.67

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