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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.60, 360.05 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.60, 360.05 and 258.04 is: 356.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.60 : 360.05 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.60/360.05 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.60x = 360.05 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.60x = 92,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,907.30/260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.51

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