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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391.83, 540.86 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391.83, 540.86 and 260.82 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391.83 : 540.86 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391.83/540.86 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391.83x = 540.86 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391.83x = 141,065.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,065.80/391.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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