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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 399.14 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 399.14 and 260.76 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 399.14 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/399.14 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 399.14 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 104,079.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,079.75/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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