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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.98, 581.97 and 260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.98, 581.97 and 260.54 is: 390.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.98 : 581.97 = 260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.98/581.97 = 260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.98x = 581.97 × 260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.98x = 151,626.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,626.46/387.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.81

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