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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.46, 577.60 and 261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.46, 577.60 and 261.91 is: 392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.46 : 577.60 = 261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.46/577.60 = 261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.46x = 577.60 × 261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.46x = 151,279.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,279.22/385.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.46

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