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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.12, 480.76 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.12, 480.76 and 261.64 is: 360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.12 : 480.76 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.12/480.76 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.12x = 480.76 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.12x = 125,786.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,786.05/349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.29

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