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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.62, 441.69 and 260.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.62, 441.69 and 260.49 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.62 : 441.69 = 260.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.62/441.69 = 260.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.62x = 441.69 × 260.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.62x = 115,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,055.83/319.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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