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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.43, 391.61 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.43, 391.61 and 240.75 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.43 : 391.61 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.43/391.61 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.43x = 391.61 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.43x = 94,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,278.90/260.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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