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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.88, 533.55 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.88, 533.55 and 260.70 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.88 : 533.55 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.88/533.55 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.88x = 533.55 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.88x = 139,096.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,096.49/386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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