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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 573.02 and 260.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 573.02 and 260.26 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 573.02 = 260.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/573.02 = 260.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 573.02 × 260.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 149,134.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,134.19/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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