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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.63, 531.91 and 261.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.63, 531.91 and 261.23 is: 360.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.63 : 531.91 = 261.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.63/531.91 = 261.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.63x = 531.91 × 261.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.63x = 138,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,950.85/385.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.32

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