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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 537.48 and 260.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 537.48 and 260.91 is: 391.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 537.48 = 260.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/537.48 = 260.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 537.48 × 260.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 140,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,233.91/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.40

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