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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 444.60 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 444.60 and 260.52 is: 358.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 444.60 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/444.60 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 444.60 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 115,827.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,827.19/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.82

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