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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.11, 755.46 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.11, 755.46 and 260.13 is: 389.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.11 : 755.46 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.11/755.46 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.11x = 755.46 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.11x = 196,517.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,517.81/504.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.84

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