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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 487.44 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 487.44 and 260.22 is: 358.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 487.44 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/487.44 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 487.44 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 126,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,841.64/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.64

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