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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.53, 391.13 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.53, 391.13 and 239.04 is: 358.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.53 : 391.13 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.53/391.13 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.53x = 391.13 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.53x = 93,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,495.72/260.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.87

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