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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.61, 574.77 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.61, 574.77 and 261.63 is: 392.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.61 : 574.77 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.61/574.77 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.61x = 574.77 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.61x = 150,377.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,377.08/383.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.01

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