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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349, 480.74 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349, 480.74 and 261.56 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349 : 480.74 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349/480.74 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349x = 480.74 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349x = 125,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,742.35/349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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