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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 488.92 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 488.92 and 260.97 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 488.92 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/488.92 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 488.92 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 127,590.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,590.36/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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