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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 260.73, 359.46 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 260.73, 359.46 and 257.27 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    260.73 : 359.46 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    260.73/359.46 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    260.73x = 359.46 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    260.73x = 92,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,476.48/260.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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