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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.29, 542.83 and 260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.29, 542.83 and 260.53 is: 359.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.29 : 542.83 = 260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.29/542.83 = 260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.29x = 542.83 × 260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.29x = 141,423.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,423.50/393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.59

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