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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.29, 488.65 and 261.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.29, 488.65 and 261.01 is: 359.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.29 : 488.65 = 261.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.29/488.65 = 261.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.29x = 488.65 × 261.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.29x = 127,542.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,542.54/354.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.99

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