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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.59, 360.99 and 258.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.59, 360.99 and 258.12 is: 356.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.59 : 360.99 = 258.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.59/360.99 = 258.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.59x = 360.99 × 258.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.59x = 93,178.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,178.74/261.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.21

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