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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 536.19 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 536.19 and 260.00 is: 390.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 536.19 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/536.19 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 536.19 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 139,406.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,406.72/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.06

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