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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.06, 395.89 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.06, 395.89 and 261.02 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.06 : 395.89 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.06/395.89 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.06x = 395.89 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.06x = 103,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,335.54/264.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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