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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 495.54 and 261.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 495.54 and 261.12 is: 360.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 495.54 = 261.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/495.54 = 261.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 495.54 × 261.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 129,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,395.40/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.57

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