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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.94, 532.33 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.94, 532.33 and 261.54 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.94 : 532.33 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.94/532.33 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.94x = 532.33 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.94x = 139,224.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,224.93/385.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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