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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.07, 533.23 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.07, 533.23 and 261.51 is: 361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.07 : 533.23 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.07/533.23 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.07x = 533.23 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.07x = 139,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,444.98/386.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.19

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