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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.38, 531.61 and 261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.38, 531.61 and 261.07 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.38 : 531.61 = 261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.38/531.61 = 261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.38x = 531.61 × 261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.38x = 138,785.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,785.44/385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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