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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 538.90 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 538.90 and 261.75 is: 392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 538.90 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/538.90 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 538.90 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 141,057.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,057.08/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.74

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