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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.14, 532.10 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.14, 532.10 and 261.20 is: 360.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.14 : 532.10 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.14/532.10 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.14x = 532.10 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.14x = 138,984.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,984.52/385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.87

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