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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.04, 482.88 and 261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.04, 482.88 and 261.36 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.04 : 482.88 = 261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.04/482.88 = 261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.04x = 482.88 × 261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.04x = 126,205.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,205.52/350.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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