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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 494.79 and 260.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 494.79 and 260.39 is: 359.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 494.79 = 260.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/494.79 = 260.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 494.79 × 260.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 128,835.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,835.89/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.28

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