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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.84, 390.58 and 253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.84, 390.58 and 253.14 is: 379.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.84 : 390.58 = 253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.84/390.58 = 253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.84x = 390.58 × 253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.84x = 98,870.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,870.79/260.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.05

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