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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 393.60 and 259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 393.60 and 259.28 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 393.60 = 259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/393.60 = 259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 393.60 × 259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 102,052.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,052.61/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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