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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 494.24 and 260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 494.24 and 260.28 is: 359.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 494.24 = 260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/494.24 = 260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 494.24 × 260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 128,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,639.49/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.04

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