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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.06, 573.75 and 260.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.06, 573.75 and 260.75 is: 390.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.06 : 573.75 = 260.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.06/573.75 = 260.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.06x = 573.75 × 260.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.06x = 149,602.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,602.44/383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.55

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