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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.52, 589.67 and 261.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.52, 589.67 and 261.70 is: 392.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.52 : 589.67 = 261.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.52/589.67 = 261.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.52x = 589.67 × 261.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.52x = 154,312.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,312.38/393.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.14

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