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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 537.92 and 260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 537.92 and 260.86 is: 391.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 537.92 = 260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/537.92 = 260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 537.92 × 260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 140,321.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,321.81/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.37

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