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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 494.26 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 494.26 and 260.16 is: 358.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 494.26 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/494.26 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 494.26 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 128,586.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,586.68/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.62

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