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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.04, 583.52 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.04, 583.52 and 260.52 is: 390.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.04 : 583.52 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.04/583.52 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.04x = 583.52 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.04x = 152,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,018.63/389.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.75

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