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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.93, 535.82 and 261.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.93, 535.82 and 261.81 is: 391.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.93 : 535.82 = 261.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.93/535.82 = 261.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.93x = 535.82 × 261.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.93x = 140,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,281.73/357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.93

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