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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.11, 531.86 and 261.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.11, 531.86 and 261.27 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.11 : 531.86 = 261.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.11/531.86 = 261.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.11x = 531.86 × 261.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.11x = 138,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,957.76/385.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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