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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.18, 583.76 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.18, 583.76 and 261.74 is: 392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.18 : 583.76 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.18/583.76 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.18x = 583.76 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.18x = 152,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,789.11/389.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.60

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