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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.61, 434.91 and 260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.61, 434.91 and 260.74 is: 359.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.61 : 434.91 = 260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.61/434.91 = 260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.61x = 434.91 × 260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.61x = 113,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,398.43/315.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.30

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