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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.59, 480.79 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.59, 480.79 and 260.38 is: 359.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.59 : 480.79 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.59/480.79 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.59x = 480.79 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.59x = 125,186.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,186.25/348.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.12

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