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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.69, 359.01 and 259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.69, 359.01 and 259.88 is: 357.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.69 : 359.01 = 259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.69/359.01 = 259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.69x = 359.01 × 259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.69x = 93,297.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,297.72/260.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.89

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