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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.21, 573.35 and 260.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.21, 573.35 and 260.57 is: 390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.21 : 573.35 = 260.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.21/573.35 = 260.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.21x = 573.35 × 260.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.21x = 149,397.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,397.94/382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.88

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