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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.54, 574.92 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.54, 574.92 and 261.52 is: 393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.54 : 574.92 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.54/574.92 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.54x = 574.92 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.54x = 150,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,353.08/382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.04

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