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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 534.35 and 261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 534.35 and 261.07 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 534.35 = 261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/534.35 = 261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 534.35 × 261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 139,502.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,502.75/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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