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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 494.28 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 494.28 and 260.46 is: 359.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 494.28 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/494.28 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 494.28 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 128,740.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,740.17/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.41

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