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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.83, 585.32 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.83, 585.32 and 260.64 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.83 : 585.32 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.83/585.32 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.83x = 585.32 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.83x = 152,553.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,553.58/389.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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