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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.68, 488.37 and 260.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.68, 488.37 and 260.53 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.68 : 488.37 = 260.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.68/488.37 = 260.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.68x = 488.37 × 260.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.68x = 127,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,235.04/353.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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