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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.04, 390.42 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.04, 390.42 and 244.92 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.04 : 390.42 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.04/390.42 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.04x = 390.42 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.04x = 95,621.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,621.67/260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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