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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.94, 390.87 and 260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.94, 390.87 and 260.43 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.94 : 390.87 = 260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.94/390.87 = 260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.94x = 390.87 × 260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.94x = 101,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,794.27/261.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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