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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 485.10 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 485.10 and 260.04 is: 389.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 485.10 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/485.10 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 485.10 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 126,145.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,145.40/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.63

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