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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.36, 646.28 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.36, 646.28 and 260 is: 389.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.36 : 646.28 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.36/646.28 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.36x = 646.28 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.36x = 168,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,032.80/431.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.54

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