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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.84, 584.76 and 261.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.84, 584.76 and 261.68 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.84 : 584.76 = 261.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.84/584.76 = 261.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.84x = 584.76 × 261.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.84x = 153,020.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,020.00/389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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