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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.54, 577.19 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.54, 577.19 and 260.76 is: 391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.54 : 577.19 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.54/577.19 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.54x = 577.19 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.54x = 150,508.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,508.06/384.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.40

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