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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.33, 531.27 and 260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.33, 531.27 and 260.77 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.33 : 531.27 = 260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.33/531.27 = 260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.33x = 531.27 × 260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.33x = 138,539.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,539.28/385.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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