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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 572.16 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 572.16 and 260 is: 390

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 572.16 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/572.16 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 572.16 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 148,761.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,761.60/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390

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