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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.44, 530.19 and 260.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.44, 530.19 and 260.10 is: 358.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.44 : 530.19 = 260.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.44/530.19 = 260.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.44x = 530.19 × 260.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.44x = 137,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,902.42/384.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.71

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