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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.41, 435.47 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.41, 435.47 and 260.28 is: 359.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.41 : 435.47 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.41/435.47 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.41x = 435.47 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.41x = 113,342.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,342.83/315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.36

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