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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.38, 645.03 and 260.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.38, 645.03 and 260.38 is: 359.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.38 : 645.03 = 260.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.38/645.03 = 260.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.38x = 645.03 × 260.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.38x = 167,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,948.38/467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.34

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