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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 573.78 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 573.78 and 260.76 is: 390.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 573.78 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/573.78 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 573.78 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 149,618.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,618.87/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.85

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