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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 557.34 and 260.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 557.34 and 260.07 is: 390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 557.34 = 260.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/557.34 = 260.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 557.34 × 260.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 144,950.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,950.83/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.07

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