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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 495.86 and 261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 495.86 and 261.14 is: 360.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 495.86 = 261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/495.86 = 261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 495.86 × 261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 129,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,485.10/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.40

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