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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.43, 529.89 and 260.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.43, 529.89 and 260.05 is: 358.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.43 : 529.89 = 260.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.43/529.89 = 260.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.43x = 529.89 × 260.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.43x = 137,796.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,796.22/384.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.44

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