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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 488.41 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 488.41 and 260.99 is: 360.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 488.41 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/488.41 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 488.41 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 127,467.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,467.68/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.06

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