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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.14, 481.41 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.14, 481.41 and 261.66 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.14 : 481.41 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.14/481.41 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.14x = 481.41 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.14x = 125,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,965.74/349.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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