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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.75, 531.27 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.75, 531.27 and 260.82 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.75 : 531.27 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.75/531.27 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.75x = 531.27 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.75x = 138,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,565.84/384.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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