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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 494.55 and 260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 494.55 and 260.43 is: 358.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 494.55 = 260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/494.55 = 260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 494.55 × 260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 128,795.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,795.66/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.90

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