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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.04, 495.16 and 261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.04, 495.16 and 261.44 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.04 : 495.16 = 261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.04/495.16 = 261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.04x = 495.16 × 261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.04x = 129,454.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,454.63/359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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