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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 493.78 and 260.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 493.78 and 260.44 is: 359.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 493.78 = 260.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/493.78 = 260.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 493.78 × 260.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 128,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,600.06/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.18

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