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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.30, 359.87 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.30, 359.87 and 258.03 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.30 : 359.87 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.30/359.87 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.30x = 359.87 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.30x = 92,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,854.62/260.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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