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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262.58, 361.28 and 260.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262.58, 361.28 and 260.90 is: 358.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262.58 : 361.28 = 260.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262.58/361.28 = 260.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262.58x = 361.28 × 260.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262.58x = 94,257.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,257.95/262.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.97

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