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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.30, 542.78 and 260.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.30, 542.78 and 260.29 is: 359.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.30 : 542.78 = 260.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.30/542.78 = 260.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.30x = 542.78 × 260.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.30x = 141,282.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,282.21/393.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.22

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