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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.69, 530.45 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.69, 530.45 and 260.13 is: 358.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.69 : 530.45 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.69/530.45 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.69x = 530.45 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.69x = 137,986.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,986.61/384.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.70

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