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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.52, 390.93 and 245.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.52, 390.93 and 245.03 is: 367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.52 : 390.93 = 245.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.52/390.93 = 245.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.52x = 390.93 × 245.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.52x = 95,786.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,786.70/260.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.68

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