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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.92, 408.60 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.92, 408.60 and 261 is: 360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.92 : 408.60 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.92/408.60 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.92x = 408.60 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.92x = 106,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,644.60/295.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.38

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