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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 489.34 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 489.34 and 261.66 is: 360.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 489.34 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/489.34 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 489.34 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 128,038.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,038.64/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.99

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