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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.96, 482.08 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.96, 482.08 and 261.16 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.96 : 482.08 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.96/482.08 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.96x = 482.08 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.96x = 125,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,899.24/349.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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