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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.54, 584.27 and 261.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.54, 584.27 and 261.02 is: 391.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.54 : 584.27 = 261.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.54/584.27 = 261.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.54x = 584.27 × 261.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.54x = 152,506.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,506.16/389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.50

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