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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.32, 495.66 and 260.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.32, 495.66 and 260.96 is: 359.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.32 : 495.66 = 260.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.32/495.66 = 260.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.32x = 495.66 × 260.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.32x = 129,347.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,347.43/359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.98

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