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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 432.60 and 260.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 432.60 and 260.66 is: 389.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 432.60 = 260.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/432.60 = 260.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 432.60 × 260.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 112,761.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,761.52/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.37

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