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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 573.26 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 573.26 and 261.54 is: 391.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 573.26 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/573.26 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 573.26 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 149,929.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,929.11/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.97

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