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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 571.36 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 571.36 and 260.04 is: 389.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 571.36 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/571.36 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 571.36 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 148,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,576.45/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.92

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