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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.86, 574.98 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.86, 574.98 and 260.54 is: 390.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.86 : 574.98 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.86/574.98 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.86x = 574.98 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.86x = 149,805.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,805.29/383.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.26

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