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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 494.26 and 260.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 494.26 and 260.48 is: 359.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 494.26 = 260.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/494.26 = 260.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 494.26 × 260.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 128,744.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,744.84/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.42

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