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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.32, 416.34 and 260.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.32, 416.34 and 260.01 is: 359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.32 : 416.34 = 260.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.32/416.34 = 260.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.32x = 416.34 × 260.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.32x = 108,252.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,252.56/301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.26

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