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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.92, 532.37 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.92, 532.37 and 261.54 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.92 : 532.37 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.92/532.37 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.92x = 532.37 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.92x = 139,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,233.39/385.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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