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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.91, 595.81 and 260.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.91, 595.81 and 260.47 is: 390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.91 : 595.81 = 260.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.91/595.81 = 260.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.91x = 595.81 × 260.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.91x = 155,186.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,186.88/397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.00

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