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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.55, 532.19 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.55, 532.19 and 261.16 is: 360.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.55 : 532.19 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.55/532.19 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.55x = 532.19 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.55x = 138,985.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,985.43/385.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.49

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