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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 573.80 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 573.80 and 261 is: 390.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 573.80 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/573.80 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 573.80 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 149,760.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,760.50/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.98

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