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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 573.68 and 261.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 573.68 and 261.09 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 573.68 = 261.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/573.68 = 261.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 573.68 × 261.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 149,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,782.76/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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