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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.74, 539.80 and 261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.74, 539.80 and 261.07 is: 391.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.74 : 539.80 = 261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.74/539.80 = 261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.74x = 539.80 × 261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.74x = 140,922.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,922.89/359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.74

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