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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 489.06 and 261.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 489.06 and 261.03 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 489.06 = 261.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/489.06 = 261.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 489.06 × 261.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 127,659.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,659.33/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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