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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.93, 531.04 and 260.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.93, 531.04 and 260.55 is: 359.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.93 : 531.04 = 260.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.93/531.04 = 260.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.93x = 531.04 × 260.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.93x = 138,362.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,362.47/384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.45

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