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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.63, 544.32 and 261.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.63, 544.32 and 261.88 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.63 : 544.32 = 261.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.63/544.32 = 261.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.63x = 544.32 × 261.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.63x = 142,545.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,545.16/394.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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