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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.23, 539.91 and 260.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.23, 539.91 and 260.15 is: 359.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.23 : 539.91 = 260.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.23/539.91 = 260.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.23x = 539.91 × 260.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.23x = 140,454.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,454.89/391.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.01

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