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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 531.15 and 260.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 531.15 and 260.40 is: 359.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 531.15 = 260.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/531.15 = 260.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 531.15 × 260.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 138,311.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,311.46/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.51

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