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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.91, 489.06 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.91, 489.06 and 260.76 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.91 : 489.06 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.91/489.06 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.91x = 489.06 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.91x = 127,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,527.29/353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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