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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.57, 532.54 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.57, 532.54 and 261.01 is: 360.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.57 : 532.54 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.57/532.54 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.57x = 532.54 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.57x = 138,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,998.27/385.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.51

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