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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.63, 573.90 and 260.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.63, 573.90 and 260.02 is: 389.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.63 : 573.90 = 260.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.63/573.90 = 260.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.63x = 573.90 × 260.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.63x = 149,221.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,221.31/382.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.99

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