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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.29, 531.90 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.29, 531.90 and 260.82 is: 360.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.29 : 531.90 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.29/531.90 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.29x = 531.90 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.29x = 138,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,730.16/385.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.07

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