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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.48, 494.26 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.48, 494.26 and 260.20 is: 358.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.48 : 494.26 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.48/494.26 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.48x = 494.26 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.48x = 128,606.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,606.45/358.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.75

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