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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.90, 574.34 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.90, 574.34 and 260.86 is: 391.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.90 : 574.34 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.90/574.34 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.90x = 574.34 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.90x = 149,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,822.33/382.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.28

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