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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 495.54 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 495.54 and 261.18 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 495.54 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/495.54 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 495.54 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 129,425.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,425.14/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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