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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 538.11 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 538.11 and 260.99 is: 391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 538.11 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/538.11 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 538.11 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 140,440.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,440.66/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.57

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