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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 489.46 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 489.46 and 260.44 is: 359.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 489.46 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/489.46 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 489.46 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 127,474.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,474.96/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.08

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