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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.48, 582.72 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.48, 582.72 and 260.32 is: 390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.48 : 582.72 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.48/582.72 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.48x = 582.72 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.48x = 151,693.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,693.67/388.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.48

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