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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 544.84 and 261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 544.84 and 261.91 is: 361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 544.84 = 261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/544.84 = 261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 544.84 × 261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 142,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,696.32/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.58

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