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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.67, 532.02 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.67, 532.02 and 261.29 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.67 : 532.02 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.67/532.02 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.67x = 532.02 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.67x = 139,009.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,009.50/385.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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