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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.65, 532.01 and 261.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.65, 532.01 and 261.41 is: 360.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.65 : 532.01 = 261.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.65/532.01 = 261.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.65x = 532.01 × 261.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.65x = 139,068.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,068.77/385.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.61

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