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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 572.57 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 572.57 and 260.01 is: 389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 572.57 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/572.57 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 572.57 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 148,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,873.60/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.60

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