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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.74, 531.15 and 260.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.74, 531.15 and 260.36 is: 359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.74 : 531.15 = 260.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.74/531.15 = 260.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.74x = 531.15 × 260.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.74x = 138,290.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,290.21/384.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.44

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