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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 573.34 and 260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 573.34 and 260.42 is: 390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 573.34 = 260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/573.34 = 260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 573.34 × 260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 149,309.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,309.20/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.82

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