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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.38, 360.68 and 254.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.38, 360.68 and 254.39 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.38 : 360.68 = 254.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.38/360.68 = 254.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.38x = 360.68 × 254.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.38x = 91,750.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,750.31/261.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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