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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.50, 397.11 and 261.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.50, 397.11 and 261.42 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.50 : 397.11 = 261.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.50/397.11 = 261.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.50x = 397.11 × 261.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.50x = 103,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,812.50/264.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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