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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.62, 530.61 and 260.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.62, 530.61 and 260.24 is: 359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.62 : 530.61 = 260.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.62/530.61 = 260.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.62x = 530.61 × 260.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.62x = 138,082.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,082.64/384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.01

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