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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 521.14, 781.30 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 521.14, 781.30 and 261.01 is: 391.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    521.14 : 781.30 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    521.14/781.30 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    521.14x = 781.30 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    521.14x = 203,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,927.11/521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.31

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