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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.11, 537.44 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.11, 537.44 and 261.99 is: 393.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.11 : 537.44 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.11/537.44 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.11x = 537.44 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.11x = 140,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,802.60/358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.18

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