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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.09, 495.48 and 260.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.09, 495.48 and 260.89 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.09 : 495.48 = 260.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.09/495.48 = 260.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.09x = 495.48 × 260.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.09x = 129,265.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,265.78/359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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