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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.73, 530.91 and 260.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.73, 530.91 and 260.41 is: 389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.73 : 530.91 = 260.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.73/530.91 = 260.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.73x = 530.91 × 260.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.73x = 138,254.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,254.27/354.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.75

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