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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359, 538.14 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359, 538.14 and 261 is: 391.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359 : 538.14 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359/538.14 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359x = 538.14 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359x = 140,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,454.54/359
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.24

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