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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 488.82 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 488.82 and 261.12 is: 360.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 488.82 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/488.82 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 488.82 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 127,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,640.68/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.02

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