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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.32, 585.48 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.32, 585.48 and 260.48 is: 390.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.32 : 585.48 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.32/585.48 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.32x = 585.48 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.32x = 152,505.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,505.83/390.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.72

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