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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.52, 532.87 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.52, 532.87 and 261.99 is: 361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.52 : 532.87 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.52/532.87 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.52x = 532.87 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.52x = 139,606.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,606.61/386.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.19

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