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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.99, 531.08 and 260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.99, 531.08 and 260.69 is: 359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.99 : 531.08 = 260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.99/531.08 = 260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.99x = 531.08 × 260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.99x = 138,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,449.22/384.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.62

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