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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 496.20 and 261.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 496.20 and 261.30 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 496.20 = 261.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/496.20 = 261.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 496.20 × 261.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 129,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,657.06/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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