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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.96, 531.39 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.96, 531.39 and 260.58 is: 359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.96 : 531.39 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.96/531.39 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.96x = 531.39 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.96x = 138,469.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,469.61/384.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.70

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