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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 531.34 and 260.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 531.34 and 260.92 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 531.34 = 260.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/531.34 = 260.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 531.34 × 260.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 138,637.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,637.23/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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