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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.88, 455.58 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.88, 455.58 and 260.04 is: 359.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.88 : 455.58 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.88/455.58 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.88x = 455.58 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.88x = 118,469.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,469.02/329.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.13

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