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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.07, 531.85 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.07, 531.85 and 260.51 is: 359.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.07 : 531.85 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.07/531.85 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.07x = 531.85 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.07x = 138,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,551.49/385.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.81

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