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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 572.69 and 260.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 572.69 and 260.35 is: 390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 572.69 = 260.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/572.69 = 260.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 572.69 × 260.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 149,099.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,099.06/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.26

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