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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 526.50 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 526.50 and 261.90 is: 361.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 526.50 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/526.50 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 526.50 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 137,890.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,890.35/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.43

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