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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.66, 530.46 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.66, 530.46 and 260.46 is: 359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.66 : 530.46 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.66/530.46 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.66x = 530.46 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.66x = 138,163.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,163.61/384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.18

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