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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.04, 359.52 and 260.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.04, 359.52 and 260.32 is: 358.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.04 : 359.52 = 260.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.04/359.52 = 260.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.04x = 359.52 × 260.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.04x = 93,590.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,590.25/261.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.53

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