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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.72, 360.11 and 258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.72, 360.11 and 258.92 is: 357.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.72 : 360.11 = 258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.72/360.11 = 258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.72x = 360.11 × 258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.72x = 93,239.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,239.68/260.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.62

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