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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.52, 489.10 and 261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.52, 489.10 and 261.49 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.52 : 489.10 = 261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.52/489.10 = 261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.52x = 489.10 × 261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.52x = 127,892.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,892.31/354.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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