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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 536.64 and 260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 536.64 and 260 is: 389.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 536.64 = 260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/536.64 = 260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 536.64 × 260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 139,526.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,526.40/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.74

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