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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.38, 537.48 and 260.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.38, 537.48 and 260.82 is: 391.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.38 : 537.48 = 260.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.38/537.48 = 260.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.38x = 537.48 × 260.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.38x = 140,185.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,185.53/358.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.16

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