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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.35, 391.08 and 245.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.35, 391.08 and 245.78 is: 367.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.35 : 391.08 = 245.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.35/391.08 = 245.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.35x = 391.08 × 245.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.35x = 96,117.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,117.69/261.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.78

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