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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.52, 530.66 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.52, 530.66 and 260.20 is: 359.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.52 : 530.66 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.52/530.66 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.52x = 530.66 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.52x = 138,077.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,077.73/384.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.09

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