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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 496.08 and 260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 496.08 and 260.16 is: 358.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 496.08 = 260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/496.08 = 260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 496.08 × 260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 129,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,061.83/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.68

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