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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.68, 574.92 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.68, 574.92 and 260 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.68 : 574.92 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.68/574.92 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.68x = 574.92 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.68x = 149,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,479.20/383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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