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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 524.34 and 261.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 524.34 and 261.95 is: 361.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 524.34 = 261.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/524.34 = 261.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 524.34 × 261.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 137,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,348.24/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.63

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