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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.85, 531.13 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.85, 531.13 and 260.77 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.85 : 531.13 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.85/531.13 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.85x = 531.13 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.85x = 138,503.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,503.01/384.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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