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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.46, 387.92 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.46, 387.92 and 257.34 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.46 : 387.92 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.46/387.92 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.46x = 387.92 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.46x = 99,826.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,826.05/260.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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