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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.34, 390.57 and 256.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.34, 390.57 and 256.26 is: 384.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.34 : 390.57 = 256.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.34/390.57 = 256.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.34x = 390.57 × 256.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.34x = 100,087.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,087.47/260.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.45

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