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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 495.26 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 495.26 and 261.16 is: 360.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 495.26 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/495.26 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 495.26 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 129,342.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,342.10/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.20

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