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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.30, 544.16 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.30, 544.16 and 261.29 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.30 : 544.16 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.30/544.16 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.30x = 544.16 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.30x = 142,183.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,183.57/394.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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