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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.66, 487.92 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.66, 487.92 and 260.18 is: 358.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.66 : 487.92 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.66/487.92 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.66x = 487.92 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.66x = 126,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,947.03/353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.95

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