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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.43, 585.88 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.43, 585.88 and 260.89 is: 390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.43 : 585.88 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.43/585.88 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.43x = 585.88 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.43x = 152,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,848.12/391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.48

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