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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.55, 542.80 and 260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.55, 542.80 and 260.53 is: 359.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.55 : 542.80 = 260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.55/542.80 = 260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.55x = 542.80 × 260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.55x = 141,414.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,414.38/393.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.33

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