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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 395.06 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 395.06 and 260.48 is: 358.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 395.06 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/395.06 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 395.06 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 102,905.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,905.23/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.96

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