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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.60, 358.28 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.60, 358.28 and 254.80 is: 351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.60 : 358.28 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.60/358.28 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.60x = 358.28 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.60x = 91,289.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,289.74/259.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.66

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