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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.93, 575.45 and 260.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.93, 575.45 and 260.27 is: 390.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.93 : 575.45 = 260.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.93/575.45 = 260.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.93x = 575.45 × 260.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.93x = 149,771.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,771.07/383.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.10

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