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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.31, 573.23 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.31, 573.23 and 260.20 is: 390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.31 : 573.23 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.31/573.23 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.31x = 573.23 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.31x = 149,153.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,153.15/382.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.14

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