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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.72, 698.11 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.72, 698.11 and 260.38 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.72 : 698.11 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.72/698.11 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.72x = 698.11 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.72x = 181,773.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,773.88/465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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