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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.56, 434.82 and 260.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.56, 434.82 and 260.67 is: 359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.56 : 434.82 = 260.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.56/434.82 = 260.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.56x = 434.82 × 260.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.56x = 113,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,344.53/315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.19

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