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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.13, 532.59 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.13, 532.59 and 261.74 is: 361.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.13 : 532.59 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.13/532.59 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.13x = 532.59 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.13x = 139,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,397.44/386.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.01

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