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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.59, 360.09 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.59, 360.09 and 247.93 is: 342.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.59 : 360.09 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.59/360.09 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.59x = 360.09 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.59x = 89,275.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,275.87/260.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.60

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