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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 573.16 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 573.16 and 260.24 is: 390.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 573.16 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/573.16 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 573.16 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 149,159.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,159.16/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.14

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