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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 494.83 and 260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 494.83 and 260.22 is: 358.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 494.83 = 260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/494.83 = 260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 494.83 × 260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 128,761.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,761.54/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.99

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