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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.04, 663.84 and 260.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.04, 663.84 and 260.00 is: 358.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.04 : 663.84 = 260.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.04/663.84 = 260.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.04x = 663.84 × 260.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.04x = 172,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,595.08/481.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.80

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