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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 531.61 and 260.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 531.61 and 260.94 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 531.61 = 260.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/531.61 = 260.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 531.61 × 260.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 138,718.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,718.31/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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