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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.66, 532.14 and 261.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.66, 532.14 and 261.58 is: 360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.66 : 532.14 = 261.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.66/532.14 = 261.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.66x = 532.14 × 261.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.66x = 139,197.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,197.18/385.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.93

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