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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.46, 544.12 and 261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.46, 544.12 and 261.69 is: 360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.46 : 544.12 = 261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.46/544.12 = 261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.46x = 544.12 × 261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.46x = 142,390.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,390.11/394.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.97

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