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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 488.04 and 260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 488.04 and 260.34 is: 359.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 488.04 = 260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/488.04 = 260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 488.04 × 260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 127,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,056.33/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.16

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