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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.83, 434.77 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.83, 434.77 and 260.48 is: 358.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.83 : 434.77 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.83/434.77 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.83x = 434.77 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.83x = 113,246.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,246.72/315.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.57

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