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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.62, 489.30 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.62, 489.30 and 261.74 is: 361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.62 : 489.30 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.62/489.30 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.62x = 489.30 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.62x = 128,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,069.38/354.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.15

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