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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 573.18 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 573.18 and 260.40 is: 390.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 573.18 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/573.18 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 573.18 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 149,256.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,256.07/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.27

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