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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 573.30 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 573.30 and 261.39 is: 391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 573.30 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/573.30 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 573.30 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 149,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,854.89/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.38

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