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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 407.34 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 407.34 and 260.64 is: 359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 407.34 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/407.34 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 407.34 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 106,169.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,169.10/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.36

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