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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 572.52 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 572.52 and 260.13 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 572.52 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/572.52 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 572.52 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 148,929.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,929.63/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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