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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.02, 531.36 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.02, 531.36 and 260.51 is: 359.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.02 : 531.36 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.02/531.36 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.02x = 531.36 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.02x = 138,421.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,421.94/385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.52

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